What are the problems with a 2002 Mercedes Benz?
The bargain price of today hides expensive repairs. It has design flaws: cup holders, knee hits seat warmer, ugly center console. It has known leak issues and electrical issues. It has air suspension issues. Auto door locks and trunk flaws. Don’t forget the untreated metal that rusts from the inside.
What are the issues with a Mercedes Benz G500?
The big issues start around 35 miles per hour, when the G’s perpetually increasing momentum and massive weight forces you to take an entirely new look at the personal responsibility of driving. If someone walks out in front of you, they’re dead.
When did I buy a 2002 Mercedes Benz?
I bought a used 2002 S430 in November of 2012. It was $11,000. I immediately had an issue with the air suspension which leaked and I had Peter, a local mechanic (SilverStar Motors) who specialized in Mercedes fix it. He is much more reasonable than the dealership but the repair was $1400. He warned me the car has a history of expensive issues.
How many spark plugs does a Mercedes Benz have?
Rember that Mercedes-Benz V6 and V8 engines utilize two spark plugs per cylinder. That is typical in Mercedes-Benz engines such as M112 M113 M272 M273 found on E, C, S, CL, CLK, ML, GL, G, R, SLK Class. For example, if you have an E320 (M112 engine) or E350 (M272) your car has six cylinders but requires 12 spark plugs.
The bargain price of today hides expensive repairs. It has design flaws: cup holders, knee hits seat warmer, ugly center console. It has known leak issues and electrical issues. It has air suspension issues. Auto door locks and trunk flaws. Don’t forget the untreated metal that rusts from the inside.
What should I do if my Mercedes Benz won’t start?
Start the car and you should be able to get around 60 psi. When the engine is running and when you turn off the engine the pressure should stay steady. Always perform this test on a cold engine. Next, make sure that the fuel injector connections are secure and not loose. Check the fuel pump and the fuel pump relay.
I bought a used 2002 S430 in November of 2012. It was $11,000. I immediately had an issue with the air suspension which leaked and I had Peter, a local mechanic (SilverStar Motors) who specialized in Mercedes fix it. He is much more reasonable than the dealership but the repair was $1400. He warned me the car has a history of expensive issues.
What are the most common problems with Mercedes Benz cars?
8 Most Common Mercedes-Benz Problems 1 Rust. Rust behind license plate / trunk area. 2 Engine Mounts. Engine mounts on Mercedes-Benz cars are oil filled. 3 Suspension & Steering Components. Ball joint / front control arm. 4 Window Regulators. Broken window regulator on Mercedes C-Class. 5 AirMatic Components.